I'm a HUGE fan of Friends, the sitcom (I don't think there's a Friends trivia game out there that I cannot win 😂) So when I recently discovered this incredible true story about Lisa Kudrow, I was absolutely fascinated. Did you know Lisa Kudrow was originally cast as...

I was halfway through a session with a client -- she's a kind, brilliant entrepreneur -- when she sheepishly confessed: "I want a week at that ridiculously expensive wellness retreat in Italy so badly, but I feel terrible about it. Shouldn't I be manifesting something...

"I'm making my famous chicken biryani this Saturday and you MUST come!" chirped Aunty Priya on the phone. "Bring that manifesting book of yours -- my niece is having so much trouble with her boss. I know you can help her manifest a great new job..." You know those...

My Mom's been under the weather lately, and watching someone you love struggle with their health creates this heavy, persistent ache in your chest that seems to follow you everywhere. At the same time, it's my husband Julian's birthday this week, and I want to...

Years ago, I was deep in manifesting mode, calling in my dream job with flexible hours, meaningful work and fun colleagues. I put all my energy into making the vision a reality... ...and the Universe delivered a micromanaging boss,  and office drama that could fuel a...

So often, when our manifestations don't appear as quickly as we want them to, we start making statements like "It's not working" or "Maybe I'm just not meant to have this." And in that moment, we energetically slam the door on the very thing we're trying to create....

I let cold water hit my face, first, in the shower. First thing in the morning. Every morning. Even in the warm Southeast Asian climate where I live, it takes surprising courage (that first icy blast makes my brain scream "ABORT!" every time!) But there's science...

I had this moment last week standing in a fancy grocery store, staring at a $9 jar of almond butter like it was about to trigger a financial avalanche in my life. Part of my brain was like, "Shantini, put that bougie nut butter down and get the regular kind like a...

"I'm going to write a bad review for your book on Amazon," her voice was light as she reached for her coffee. My heart dropped to my knees. Then came the follow-up: "Just kidding!" and another laugh. So this wasn't someone random or a casual acquaintance – it was...

I remember back in the day when I used to work out every single day at home and not simply because I was shy or self-conscious (though that was also true 😅).  I'd do these intense home workouts, perfecting my form, building my strength – just so I felt I was good...